Choose from 20 creative projects, each of which demonstrates a key decorative technique, from stenciling and antiquing to gilding and texturing. All the basic information is here, including preparing, priming, and sealing the surface. A contemporary rocking chair can have all the charm of a well-loved antique when it’s sanded in all the right places and painted. Delight a child with a colorful, playful table covered with stenciled letters and number... read more>>>

New in Paper
Decorative, glass, and silk painting; woodburning; ink and wash techniques; embroidery; paper crafts: these 500 charming designs work for just about any type of crafting. It's a gold mine of ideas from a variety of designers: the colorful line art contains patterns for every day (flowers, fruit, animals, angels, birds) and for holidays. Category chapters make it easy to locate just the right image, whether you're searching for land... read more>>>